I've been looking for more independent testing on each manufacturers AF systems. Mostly comparing accuracy and hit rate in portraiture.
With most major brands developing EYE AF protocols and the technology becoming more refined, does Canon still have a step up on the competition.
From my understanding, one of the tradeoffs of having DPAF is a slight loss in dynamic range (something Canon has really yet to acknowledge in a modern body).
If any one has found testing result or has some experience feel free to voice it.
I've currently done some minor testing of my own on the Fuji X-T3,A7III (R), A9, and Nikon Z6/Z7 vs my personal 5D IV and EOS R.
The biggest thing I can say is Eye AF is extremely convenient. It seems to work the most consistently in the Z6/Z7. The EOS R does a very good job, though does typically lose the eye and reverts back to face (which is still very reliable). I do find that the Sony AF racks a bit too much tending to drop shots a little more. The Fuji one is very... Fuji. Not great, but definitely a nice step forward for their brand.
If this conversation was even 3 years ago, DPAF was miles ahead, but now it just feels like splitting hairs.
Thoughts?
With most major brands developing EYE AF protocols and the technology becoming more refined, does Canon still have a step up on the competition.
From my understanding, one of the tradeoffs of having DPAF is a slight loss in dynamic range (something Canon has really yet to acknowledge in a modern body).
If any one has found testing result or has some experience feel free to voice it.
I've currently done some minor testing of my own on the Fuji X-T3,A7III (R), A9, and Nikon Z6/Z7 vs my personal 5D IV and EOS R.
The biggest thing I can say is Eye AF is extremely convenient. It seems to work the most consistently in the Z6/Z7. The EOS R does a very good job, though does typically lose the eye and reverts back to face (which is still very reliable). I do find that the Sony AF racks a bit too much tending to drop shots a little more. The Fuji one is very... Fuji. Not great, but definitely a nice step forward for their brand.
If this conversation was even 3 years ago, DPAF was miles ahead, but now it just feels like splitting hairs.
Thoughts?